Louisiana 26RS Session Status: Introduced

HB1242 — EARLY CHILDHOOD: Provides relative to licenses of Type III early learning centers

Last action — Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill relates to licenses for Type III early learning centers.

This legislation modifies the licensing requirements for Type III early learning centers, which are facilities that provide early childhood education. It aims to update the standards and regulations governing these centers.

What this means for you
  • Families: This may affect families by potentially changing the quality and oversight of early learning centers for their children.

Summary

EARLY CHILDHOOD: Provides relative to licenses of Type III early learning centers

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Read by title.

  2. Read by title, substitute title adopted, lies over in the same order of business, substitute for HB No. 628 reported by the Committee on Education (12-0).

  3. Read by title, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

  4. Scheduled for floor debate on 04/22/2026.

  5. Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 98, nays 0. Finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.

  6. Received in the Senate. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

  7. Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Education.

  8. Reported favorably.

  9. Read by title and referred to the Legislative Bureau.

  10. Reported without Legislative Bureau amendments. Read by title and passed to third reading and final passage.

  11. Rules suspended.

  12. Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

  13. Called from the Calendar.

  14. Read by title and returned to the Calendar, subject to call.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 146 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (146)

146 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB1242 do?
EARLY CHILDHOOD: Provides relative to licenses of Type III early learning centers
Who sponsors HB1242?
HB1242 is sponsored by Landry, T..
What is the current status of HB1242?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced April 15, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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